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The Chemistry Department
Chemistry, the study of the materials
that make up the universe, is the most
central of sciences. The Department of
Chemistry at SMU is part of Dedman
College, home to the humanities, social
and natural sciences. The department
emphasizes personal interaction
with students in the classroom and
hands-on research experience in the
laboratory, with a goal of preparing
students for future employment and
further achievements in a variety
of fields. Whether you aspire to
a career in industry, medicine, or
academia, the Chemistry Department’s
comprehensive curriculum provides
students with the necessary
knowledge and experience to excel.
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Transferring as a
Chemistry Major
into top graduate programs. Our
graduates have completed or are
currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs
at Scripps Institute, Harvard, MIT,
Berkeley, Cal Tech, Johns Hopkins,
Cornell, Rice, UT Austin, Texas A&M,
University of Michigan, University of
Chicago, University of Pennsylvania,
and the M.D./Ph.D. programs at Baylor,
UT Southwestern, and the University
of Wisconsin. Recent SMU Chemistry
graduates are currently employed by
Merck, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, IBM,
the Environmental Protection Agency,
and Tyco Electronics.
24 or more hours of transfer credit.
Additionally, students must complete
equivalent courses to SMU’s CHEM
1303, 1113 (Gen’l Chemistry I and lab),
CHEM 1304, 1114 (Gen’l Chemistry II
and lab) and MATH 1337 (Calculus I).
Although these courses are transferable
with a C- or better, transfer students
are more likely to be successful as
chemistry majors if grades in these
courses are significantly higher.
Preparation for a Smooth Transfer
A seamless transfer to SMU and the
Chemistry Department requires
planning. The following are a few
Chemistry Society
important points to remember:
The SMU Chemistry Society is a
• SMU accepts AP scores of 4 or 5.
student-run organization whose
• Completion of CHEM 1303, 1113,
purpose is to encourage the
1304, 1114, and MATH 1337 is required
understanding of chemistry. Students
Research Opportunities
for students transferring as juniors
studying chemistry or biochemistry are for a B.A. in Chemistry. For students
Research endeavors within the
encouraged to join.
Department of Chemistry involve
pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry, the
students at every stage of their careers.
completion of Organic Chemistry and
Chemistry Degree Plans
Undergraduates are encouraged to
MATH 1338 (Calculus II) is also required.
participate in the laboratory from their The Chemistry Department offers three If these courses are not completed
degree plans from which to choose:
first semester on campus. Students
before transferring, completion of the
• B.S. in Chemistry
have the opportunity to work closely
degree will take longer than two years.
with scientists who are experts in their • B.A. in Chemistry
• If a course is part of a two-course
fields and who take pride in providing • B.S. in Biochemistry
sequence, finish the sequence at the
a quality education.
same institution.
The traditional degree program is
• A solid math background is
the B.S. in Chemistry, which is the
All chemistry majors are encouraged
important for success in chemistry.
most versatile option. It is the only
to join a faculty research group.
• Math and physics should be
degree program that satisfies the
This is an excellent opportunity to
completed before your third year of
participate in cutting-edge research as certification requirements of the
college.
American Chemical Society and is
part of a team with faculty, graduate
• Many chemistry courses at SMU are
therefore appropriate preparation for
students, and postdoctoral scientists.
sequenced and are offered only in the
graduate school or for employment
State-of-the-art instruments and
fall or only in the spring.
in the chemical industry. A minor in
newly-renovated facilities provide an
• Students pursuing entrance into
environment conducive to productivity Chemistry is also available.
graduate programs in the health
and ingenuity. For additional
professions (pre-med, pre-dental, preThe B.A. in Chemistry is a flexible
information on research activities
vet, pre-PT, etc.) should refer to smu.
within the Department, go to smu.edu/ alternative to the B.S., designed for
edu/pre-med for further advice and
students who wish to combine the
chemistry/research.asp.
preparation.
study of chemistry with training
• Compare course descriptions found
in science, business, engineering,
Graduate School and Careers in
in SMU’s University Catalog (smu.edu/
or liberal arts. Its reduced course
Chemistry
catalogs) to course descriptions at your
requirements make it especially
Majoring in chemistry at SMU is
current institution to maximize your
suitable as part of a double major. If
appropriate preparation for a wide
awarded transfer credits.
you are interested in a double major,
variety of paths, including graduate
careful planning is recommended for
school, scientific research, medicine,
dentistry, teaching, and many areas of course sequencing and course load.
business and technology.
For more information about transferring to
Admission as a Chemistry Major
SMU, please go to smu.edu/transfer
To enter SMU as a declared chemistry
The Chemistry Department has a
or call 214-768-3417.
major, transfer students must have
consistent record of placing students
Semester Preparation Sequences for Transferring as a Chemistry Major
The following sequences are suggested courses to take in your semesters prior to transferring to SMU as a chemistry major.
SMU course numbers are listed. Please refer to SMU’s Undergraduate Catalog at smu.edu/catalogs for corresponding course
descriptions which may be used to select/compare courses at your current institution. UC listings refer to SMU’s University
Curriculum, which all undergraduates are required to complete. Course listings for the UC are located at smu.edu/theuc. It is
important to save all of the syllabi from your prior courses. Please note: If you are planning a minor, typically only one or two
transfer courses will be applied.
B.S. in Chemistry
Semester 1
English Composition I
Gen’l Chemistry w/lab I
Calculus I (or pre-calculus, if
needed)
UC Breadth Course
World Language Course**
Semester 2
English Composition II
Gen’l Chemistry w/lab II
Calculus II
UC Breadth Course
World Language Course**
Semester 3
Organic Chemistry
Calculus III
Gen’l Physics with lab I
UC Breadth Course
UC Breadth Course
1 hour PE Course
Semester 4
Organic Chemistry
Gen’l Physics with lab II
UC Breadth Course
UC Breadth Course
Introducotry Speech
1 hour PE course
B.S. in Biochemistry
Semester 1
English Composition I
Gen’l Chemistry w/lab I
Calculus I (or pre-calculus, if
needed)
UC Breadth Course
World Language Course**
Semester 2
English Composition II
Gen’l Chemisrty w/lab II
Calculus II
UC Breadth Course
World Language Course**
Semester 3
Organic Chemistry
Calculus III
Gen’l Physics with lab I
UC Breadth Course
UC Breadth Course
1 hour PE Course
Semester 4
Organic Chemistry
Gen’l Physics with lab I
UC Breadth Course
UC Breadth Course
Introductory Speech
1 hour PE Course
B.A. in Chemistry
Semester 1
English Composition I
Gen’l Chemistry with lab I
Calculus I (or pre-calculus, if
needed)
UC Breadth Course
World Language Course**
Semester 2
English Composition II
Gen’l Chemistry with lab II
Calculus II or Intro to
Statistical Methods
UC Breadth Course
World Language Course**
Semester 3
Organic Chemistry*
Gen’l Physics with lab I
UC Breadth Course
UC Breadth Course
Elective or minor course
1 hour PE Course
Semester 4
Organic Chemistry*
Gen’l Physics with lab II
UC Breadth Course
UC Breadth Course
Introductory Speech
1 hour PE Course
*Students pursuing a B.A. in Chemistry must complete 18 hours of advanced chemistry coursework in residence at SMU, which could
result in more chemistry classes if organic chemistry is transferred to SMU.
**Second Language requirements may be satisfied by 1) transferring two terms of college courses in the same world language,
2) placing out of four terms of a world language by taking an SMU placement test or through AP or IB credit, or 3) being literate in a
native language other than English.
For more information about chemistry at SMU,
contact Professor David Son, at [email protected].